In our Warsaw to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 83 minutes, completing the 2208km route in 25h 9min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 25h 9min (83 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~380 kWh
- Distance: 2208km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
25h 9min |
26h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~397 kWh |
~398 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 30% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus König (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
HPC E.ON Drive Ladepark Beecker Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Van der Valk (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (13 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 22% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 83-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2208km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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